Kong Gateway vs Kong Mesh
| Kong Gateway | Kong Mesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Deployment model | hybrid | hybrid |
| Proxy architecture | sidecar | sidecar |
| mTLS support | Yes | Yes |
| Traffic policies | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-cluster support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift | Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift |
Both are listed in Best Service Mesh Platforms. On Samsung Mobile US Press, Kong Gateway scores higher on our published basis.